it is a big change on how the city treats big drug use. he wants to make small amounts of marijuana a summary offense. >> energy and effort is wasted in our courts and by our police officers many times on "paetty " crimes. >> the city has spent $4 billion on policing. the homicide rate has not significantly budged. the rate was 40 per 1000 people. 36 per 1000 people in 2010, among the highest in the country. >> it is more than fair to ask whether it has been a good investment and i would say no. i would consider a smaller police budget if it is part of a bigger plan. if you're making cuts, you need to make enhancements in other areas so you're enhancing public safety. right now we're not doing that. >> he said this will reduce crime in baltimore by 20%. i'm jayne miller, wbal-tv 11 news. >> that brings us to our water cooler question of the day. do you think a dollar per bullet tax on ammunition would help efforts to reduce crime in baltimore city? you can share your response at wbaltv.com and on our facebook page, or send us an e-mail to